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. >> reporter: in the fiscal cliff negotiations, republicans still argue that higher taxes will hurt small business jobs. but, scott, democrats up here argue that this debate is over. that raising taxes on the wealthiest americans of all kinds was decisively approved by the voters in the election. >> pelley: wyatt, thank you. yarmer president george h.w. bush is in a houston hospital tonight being treated for bronchitis. the hospital told us it's not life threatening. mr. bush is 88 and was last seen at the white house in may for the unveiling of his son's onrtrait. millions were disappointed, but dere were some winners in that big powerball drawing. that story is next. copd makes it hard to breathe, but with advair, i'm breathing better. so now i can be in the scene. advair is clinically proven to help significantly improve lung function. unlike most copd medications, advair contains both an anti-inflammatory and a long-acting bronchodilator working together to help improve your lung function all day. advair won't replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms and should not be us
. >> reporter: in the fiscal cliff negotiations, republicans still argue that higher taxes will hurt small business jobs. but, scott, democrats up here argue that this debate is over. that raising taxes on the wealthiest americans of all kinds was decisively approved by the voters in the election. >> pelley: wyatt, thank you. yarmer president george h.w. bush is in a houston hospital tonight being treated for bronchitis. the hospital told us it's not life threatening. mr. bush is 88...
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we are watching these folks haggle over the dam fiscal cliff we have an economy that needs to start growing, and we need to start creating jobs and get honest about business practices and public policies that will be at least, incentivized their creation. >> i completely agree with that. i think their is a lot of red tape and regulation that is holding back this economy for backing up momentum. we have had job growth of 140 or so thousand over the past six months if you look at payroll growth. we need something more like posted a 200,000 a month to really make a heavy, meaningful way and out of growth pick up to about the potential. but to the politicians in washington don't feel, at least the private sector can take the baton from here and continue to try to spend and continue to try to cut interest rates and that policy. i think that opens up the door for, you know my real problem down the road. lou: down the road. let's talk about 2013. ben bernanke, two and a half percent inflation is the new target. six and a half% unemployment. did you ever think you'd hear the fed chairman said monet
we are watching these folks haggle over the dam fiscal cliff we have an economy that needs to start growing, and we need to start creating jobs and get honest about business practices and public policies that will be at least, incentivized their creation. >> i completely agree with that. i think their is a lot of red tape and regulation that is holding back this economy for backing up momentum. we have had job growth of 140 or so thousand over the past six months if you look at payroll...
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going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. and i'm here seriously trying to resolve it. and i would hope the white house would get serious as well. >> now, the white house thinks republicans have overdone the outrage today. they say the real problem republicans have is they don't want to raise taxes on the rich. so basically we are still deadlocked tonight, shep. >> shepard: vice president biden did his part for the economy today. he went shopping? >> yeah a new cosco here in washington, d.c. opened up today. big crowd in the parking lot. vice president's motorcade showed up. he actually bought a big screen tv as well as a apple pie. what could be more american than that. he went on to is a say he is feeling good and optimistic about a deal. take a listen. >> i am. i am. all these folks in this store, man, going to make a difference. >> more important than shopping trip will be what actually happens between the president and speaker boehner. we're told they had a phone call last night. initial report suggested it was tense. white house saying they made some progress. we
going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. and i'm here seriously trying to resolve it. and i would hope the white house would get serious as well. >> now, the white house thinks republicans have overdone the outrage today. they say the real problem republicans have is they don't want to raise taxes on the rich. so basically we are still deadlocked tonight, shep. >> shepard: vice president biden did his part for the economy today. he went shopping? >> yeah a new cosco...
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maryland casinos hoping to boost their business. >> five days left to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> we are taking a live picture of the west side. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been easier to get a passat. that's the power of german engineering. get $0 down, $0 due at signing, $0 deposit, and $0 first month's payment on any new volkswagen. visit vwdealer.com today. want to start the day with something heart healthy and delicious? you're a talking bee... honey t cheerios has whole grain oats that can help lower cholesterol. and it tastes good? sure does! right... ♪ wow. delicious, right? yeah. it's the honey, it makes it taste so... ♪ well, would you look at the time... what's the rush? be happy. be healthy. [captioning made possible by constellation energy group] captioned by the natio
maryland casinos hoping to boost their business. >> five days left to avoid the fiscal cliff. >> we are taking a live picture of the west side. have a good night. here you go. you, too. i'm going to dream about that steak. i'm going to dream about that tiramisu. what a night, huh? but, um, can the test drive be over now? head back to the dealership? [ male announcer ] it's practically yours. but we still need your signature. volkswagen sign then drive is back. and it's never been...
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coming up, a closer look at the fiscal cliff and how it could affect small businesses. [ male announcer ] when was the last time something made your jaw drop? campbell's has 24 new soups that will make it drop over, and over again. ♪ from jammin' jerk chicken, to creamy gouda bisque. see what's new from campbell's. it's amazing what soup can do. as part of a heart healthy diet. that's true. ...but you still have to go to the gym. ♪ the one and only, cheerios >>> fiscal split. the two sides seem farther than ever apart after round one of talks. >> asphalt eruption. the story behind this 30-foot geyser on a california street. >>> a new yorker hit by hurricane sandy hits power ball for a million bucks. welcome back to "early start." i'm christine romans. >> i'm zoraida sambolin. 30 minutes past the hour. jitters for small business owners. president obama is calling for $1.6 trillion in tax spikes. john boehner is telling him to get serious. >> with 32 days left, the two parties are trading insults with 90% of americans facing higher taxes next year. small business owners want answers.
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that had nothing to do with hurricane sandy. >> is the fiscal cliff affecting your business, mike? are you seeing consumers hesitant about buying. we were talking about the fact that consumers are optimistic and business is sitting on cash anticipating the results of the fiscal cliff. what's it doing to your business? >> maria, it's amazing and a head scratcher and maybe i just worry too much but the american consumer believes, or has faith, confidence, whatever you call it that there will be some sort of resolution around the fiscal cliff and that washington, d.c. is not so recklessly irresponsible to throw this economy back in to recession. so they are behaving as if the fiscal cliff will be resolved. so auto sales have met the challenges of the debt crisis of high gas prices and now the fiscal cliff with the american consumer on a durable good saying we think at the end of the day they will do the right thing and this will be resolved. >> what are you seeing out there? you sell all kinds of cars. what are the hottest brands? whether it is luxury, economy brands, what are you sel
that had nothing to do with hurricane sandy. >> is the fiscal cliff affecting your business, mike? are you seeing consumers hesitant about buying. we were talking about the fact that consumers are optimistic and business is sitting on cash anticipating the results of the fiscal cliff. what's it doing to your business? >> maria, it's amazing and a head scratcher and maybe i just worry too much but the american consumer believes, or has faith, confidence, whatever you call it that...
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cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. twins. i didn't see them coming. i have obligations. cute obligations, but obligatio. i need to rethink the core omy ptfolio. what i really need is sleep. introducing the ishares core, building blocks for the heart of your portfolio. find out why 9 out of 10 large professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishares for a prospectus which includes investment objectives, risks, charges and expses. read and consider it carefully before investing. risk includes possible loss of principal. ♪ lou: welcome back. we are talking about the disco cliff. we are going to turn to advance in the middle east and the united nations this week. judy miller, joe trip be, and rollins. i wanted just go back to the fiscal cliff just for a second. that is, the republican messaging, if you will. they have an opportunity here, it seems to me, as well as a problem, but
cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. twins. i didn't see them coming. i have obligations. cute obligations, but obligatio. i need to rethink the core omy ptfolio. what i really need is sleep. introducing the ishares core, building blocks for the heart of your portfolio. find out why 9 out of 10 large professional investors choose ishares for their etfs. ishares by blackrock. call 1-800-ishares for a prospectus which includes...
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cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just momnts. the capital one cash rewards card gives you 1% cash back on all purchases, plus a 50% annual bonus. and everyone likes 50% mor.. [ midwestern/chicago accent ] cheddar! yeah! 50 percent more [yodeling] yodel-ay-ee-oo. 50% more flash. [ southern accent ] 50 percent more taters. that's where tots come from. [ male announcer ] the capital one cash rewards card gives you 1% cash back on every purchase plus a 50% annual bonus on the cash you earn. it's the card for people who like more cash. 50% more spy stuff. what's in your wallet? this car is too small. ♪ lou: welcome back. we are talking about the disco cliff. we are going to turn to advance in the middle east and the united nations this week. judy miller, joe trip be, and rollins. i wanted just go back to the fiscal ciff just for a second. that is, the republican messagin if you will. they have an opportunity here, it seems to me, as wel
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cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] they are a glowing example of what it means to be the best. and at this special time of year, they shine even brighter. come to the winter event and get the mercedes-benz y've always wished for, now for an exceptional price. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 glk350 for $399 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. ♪ lou: welcme back. we are talking about the disco cliff. we are going to turn to advance in the middle east and the united nations this week. judy miller, joe trip be, and rollins. i wanted just go back to the fiscal cliff just for a second. that is, the republican messaging, if you will. they have an opportunity here, it seems to me, as well as a problem, but i don't hear creative, imaginative, if you will, rhetoric or language or positioning or messaging. >> we have been for about three years now. so i think there's no
cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] they are a glowing example of what it means to be the best. and at this special time of year, they shine even brighter. come to the winter event and get the mercedes-benz y've always wished for, now for an exceptional price. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 glk350 for $399 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. ♪ lou: welcme back....
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in the moneyline tonight, president obama made it clear that the fiscal cliff could be avoided if he gets more taxpayer money. and investors choking on the president's words. investors reacting to that declaration by accelerating a sell-off in stocks as the president's talked. by the close the dollar plunged 185 points. s&p had lost 19, nasdaq down 37. in active trading, volume off to 4 billion shares today. of the past six trading sessions since the president won reelection. the dow has fallen 6705. it lost 5%. that is as steep sell-off cents a year ago. the dow is nowown more than 1,000 points from its high of the year said back on october 5th. a correction under way. makes news on the ecnomy today. inflation at the wholesale level dropping back at t unexpected two tenths of a percent. not so welcomed the decline in retail sales. wall street analysts saying the drop was the impact of superstore sandy in consumer uncertainty about the weak economy and the prospect of a steep dive off the fiscal clef. a wave of strikes and protest against government austerity programs in europe sweep
in the moneyline tonight, president obama made it clear that the fiscal cliff could be avoided if he gets more taxpayer money. and investors choking on the president's words. investors reacting to that declaration by accelerating a sell-off in stocks as the president's talked. by the close the dollar plunged 185 points. s&p had lost 19, nasdaq down 37. in active trading, volume off to 4 billion shares today. of the past six trading sessions since the president won reelection. the dow has...
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the country can avoid its own fiscal cliff, with the only solution is to raise taxes on americans and businesses earning over $250,000 per year. a group of top ceos, they were encouraged. my next guest says raising tax rates will stifle business growth and cost jobs. good to have you with us. >> good to be here. lou: this president wants new taxes. that is a heck of an initial bargaining position. >> the president talks about tax rates. he wants tax rate increases, and the converse that into dollars. the real question is can you raise tax revenue? the only way we will raise a teeseven of revenue is private sector growth, and you're not going-private sector growth of your tongue the private sector you will raise their taxes, raise their health care costs, raise their energy ost and raise their labor cost. people are going to invest. you will find the kind of job creation you need. american businesses want this president to succeed. the one him to succeed because his success is tied to my success. conversely, his success is tied to the success american business. there ought to be so
the country can avoid its own fiscal cliff, with the only solution is to raise taxes on americans and businesses earning over $250,000 per year. a group of top ceos, they were encouraged. my next guest says raising tax rates will stifle business growth and cost jobs. good to have you with us. >> good to be here. lou: this president wants new taxes. that is a heck of an initial bargaining position. >> the president talks about tax rates. he wants tax rate increases, and the converse...
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cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. ♪ lou: welcome back. we are talking about the disco cliff. we are going to turn to advance in the middle east and the united nations this week. judy miller, joe trip be, and rollins. i wanted just go back to the fiscal cliff just for a second. that is, the republican messaging, if you will. they have an opportunity here, it seems to me, as well as a problem, but i don't hear creative, imaginative, if you will, rhetoric or language or positioning or messaging. >> we have been for about three years now. so i think there's no reason for it to start now. what house republicans have to understand is they are the republican party for the next four years and have to have messaging and basically tell the american public what they're doing and why they're doing it. they can't be for tax cuts, for spending cuts. they have to articulate how it fits in the big picture. there are some skilled peopl
cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. ♪ lou: welcome back. we are talking about the disco cliff. we are going to turn to advance in the middle east and the united nations this week. judy miller, joe trip be, and rollins. i wanted just go back to the fiscal cliff just for a second. that is, the republican messaging, if you will. they have an opportunity here, it seems to me, as well as a problem, but i don't hear creative,...
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going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. and i am here seriously trying to resolve it and i would hope that the white house would get serious as well. a congressional republican aide said the only changes in the entitlement come from the president's budget that was voted down by the u.s. senate 99-zero and zoro democrats supported it. the white house said it is the republicans and their refusal to ask higher income americans to pay higher rates. >> asking for a price to be paid for congress to do its job and insure that the united states of america does pay the bills is deeply irresponsible. it was deeply irresponsible in the summer of 2011 and deeply irresponsible if we were to see that kind of approach taken again. >> something new in the proposal. they want to continue to raise the debt limit on their own unless two-thirds of lawmakers say no. >> gretchen: do you remember on this program yesterday where we said this is not a deal. what is proposed is not a deal. a definition of deal, both sides give something, right. this
going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. and i am here seriously trying to resolve it and i would hope that the white house would get serious as well. a congressional republican aide said the only changes in the entitlement come from the president's budget that was voted down by the u.s. senate 99-zero and zoro democrats supported it. the white house said it is the republicans and their refusal to ask higher income americans to pay higher rates. >> asking for a price to be paid...
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cliff. those cuts are set to go into affect in three weeks. admiral james lyons joins us in just moments. [ male announcer ] with over 50 delicious choices of green giant vegetables it's easy to eat like a giant... ♪ and feel like a green giant. ♪ ho ho ho ♪ green giant you know how painful heartburn can be. for fast, long lasting relief, use doctor recommended gaviscon®. only gaviscon® forms a protective barrier that helps blo stomach acid from splashing up- relieving the pain quickly. try fast, long lasting gaviscon®. ♪ lou: welcome back. we are talking about the disco cliff. we are going to turn to advance inhe middle east and the united nations this week. judy miller, joe trip be, and rollins. i wanted just go back to the fiscal cliff just for a second. that is, the republican messaging, if you will. they have an opportunity here, it seems to me, as well as a problem, but i don't hear creative, imaginative, if you will, rhetoric or language or positioning or messaging. >> we h
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the fiscal cliff negotiations under wa. business leaders go to washington meeting republican and democratic house leaders. but is what is good for business really good for the country? the "a-team" next. the government tracking terrorists, criminals, and students. a texas school district wants to attract their students. big brother not a big hit with the students. protests are up in egypt over president more seize power grab. will the united states it by quietly as he makes his move to become their leader? and is sure real law next? acclaims dollar mile east ♪ [ engine revs ] ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] the merdes-benz winter event is back, with the perfect vehicle that's just right for you, no matter which list you're on. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer ] lease a 2013 c250 for $349 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. ♪ here come the -- [ cap twisting off ] hey, yo?! i lost audio. what happened?! [ ice crackling ] what!?!? oh, it better not be! what's going on? ♪ it'sime to put a stop to this! yay-e,
the fiscal cliff negotiations under wa. business leaders go to washington meeting republican and democratic house leaders. but is what is good for business really good for the country? the "a-team" next. the government tracking terrorists, criminals, and students. a texas school district wants to attract their students. big brother not a big hit with the students. protests are up in egypt over president more seize power grab. will the united states it by quietly as he makes his move...
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. >> let's start off talking about the big issue, this fiscal cliff business. there's a lot of talk going on, but is there any real progress being made? >> well, not now. everybody's gone home for a cooling off period. people are home for christmas. the president's out in hawaii. i'm sure the staffs are working on it, but, boy, i have to say, like a lot of people, up till thursday, i thought there was, you know, lot of posturing, lot of jockeying, they were going to get a deal done because the alternative was so terrible. after republicans defeated their own speaker, speaker boehner's plan that would only have raised taxes on people making a million dollars or more, less than 1% of all taxpayers and they thought that was too extreme, i'm not sure we'll get a deal. you could see that in the markets on friday, which went down 100 points. >> another big issue that has everyone talking is what happened in newtown, connecticut, because that has sparked this gun control debate. no matter what side you're on, you'll be talking about that as well. >> we are, indeed. fi
. >> let's start off talking about the big issue, this fiscal cliff business. there's a lot of talk going on, but is there any real progress being made? >> well, not now. everybody's gone home for a cooling off period. people are home for christmas. the president's out in hawaii. i'm sure the staffs are working on it, but, boy, i have to say, like a lot of people, up till thursday, i thought there was, you know, lot of posturing, lot of jockeying, they were going to get a deal done...
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. >> businesses of much more focused on washington, on the whole policy issues around the fiscal cliff because they are trying to figure out their spending plans guessing what taxes will be. businesses are focused on if they spend x and taxed at y what's that going to leave them in terms of profitability. degree of which businesses have come off a really good four years where the rest of us have come off a more problematic four years. finally in this quarter partly because of the fiscal cliff, partly because of europe, partly because of slow down in china profits are more challenging for companies. but they are still making a lot of money. >> "wall street journal" study of 40 major companies half plan drastic cuts to their investments and spending into next. once a budget deal is reached, i mean whatever it is, do you think we'll see companies loosen their wallet? is there a bigger chance they will slow down more? >> part of this is contingent how well consumers do. companies will spend money if there's this active healthy consumer base that justifies them spending money for more activ
. >> businesses of much more focused on washington, on the whole policy issues around the fiscal cliff because they are trying to figure out their spending plans guessing what taxes will be. businesses are focused on if they spend x and taxed at y what's that going to leave them in terms of profitability. degree of which businesses have come off a really good four years where the rest of us have come off a more problematic four years. finally in this quarter partly because of the fiscal...
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all the fiscal cliff business, maybe we put it aside at some point. we are not going to talk about that. by all accounts, 2013 should be a year of economic recovery. it should be. in a new article in the washington post, the next guest out lines how washington could find a way to mess the whole thing up. let's bring in neil irwin. i have to start by getting your reaction to the news maybe they are in a worse place for a major setback. doesn't sound good. >> it affects what way washington might mess up the recovery. there's a whole menu of options. if the negotiations break down like it's looking like they are, it pushes toward one option. >> this is what you write. the first is obvious, going off the cliff. a timely warning to say the least here. so, what happens to the economy if we go off the cliff? again, some say if we go off the cliff for a little while versus for the whole year or something. >> right. going off for a couple days probably shouldn't make a difference. if it's several weeks, we are talking markets having a negative reaction. busine
all the fiscal cliff business, maybe we put it aside at some point. we are not going to talk about that. by all accounts, 2013 should be a year of economic recovery. it should be. in a new article in the washington post, the next guest out lines how washington could find a way to mess the whole thing up. let's bring in neil irwin. i have to start by getting your reaction to the news maybe they are in a worse place for a major setback. doesn't sound good. >> it affects what way washington...
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fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some ommon ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do th people's business. lou: did they figure out a way to steer way from that cliff? ngssman louis gummer jns us next. rising tension. raeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the latest details and just moments. seems they haven't been mong much lately. but things are starting to turn around because of business people like you. and regions is here to help. with the experience d service to keep things rolling. from business loans to cash management, we want to be your partner movi forward. so switch to regioions. and let's get going. together. ♪ lou: disco cliff negottions under way at the white house today. a solution to our economic problems easier than people believe. talkinwith us here tonight about those discussions and also his call for a special pro
fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some ommon ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do th people's business. lou: did they figure out a way to steer way from that cliff? ngssman louis gummer jns us next. rising tension. raeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the latest details and just moments. seems they haven't been mong much...
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meanwhile there are growing concerns tonight among many small business owners ahead of the fiscal cliff, many of whom are looking to sell their businesses to avoid higher taxes come january 1. joining me now, thank you for coming on tonight, appreciate it. you and i talked by phone not too long ago and i asked you what is the reaction among people who have a small business and they know they will sell it at some point, what have they done this year? >> it is kind of schizophrenic. a group that is scared of the uncertainty, they held back and they waited too long, they didn't prep their business up and some liked the gold rush at the end of the year, it is a stampede to the end of the year. i bet you every firm that does due diligence is going upwards. we will not be able to get it done by the end of the year. >>gerri: are there deals you wat done that you don't have enough hours in the day? >> exactly..3 that is just one deal, but we have multiple deals going on, many people have given up at this point and are now not taking defensive strategies restructuring the deals so they can avoid
meanwhile there are growing concerns tonight among many small business owners ahead of the fiscal cliff, many of whom are looking to sell their businesses to avoid higher taxes come january 1. joining me now, thank you for coming on tonight, appreciate it. you and i talked by phone not too long ago and i asked you what is the reaction among people who have a small business and they know they will sell it at some point, what have they done this year? >> it is kind of schizophrenic. a group...
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cliff, rather, and if they don't, it could harm consumer can ha confidence and in turn businesses like this one in pennsylvania. but, chris, also expect republicans to sort of lob a counterpunch today. i expect them to sort of highlight a business nearby that could be harmed if taxes do go up on those making $250,000 or more because, of course, that is for some small businesses their budget level. chris? >> and one thing, a quick follow-up, did the white house -- do you have any indication did the white house expect the reaction they got on capitol hill yesterday? i assume with this proposal, which much of it isn't new. this is essentially the president's budget proposal from last year, that they didn't think john boehner was going to say, that sounds good, let's do that. but did they expect the dismissiveness and john boehner's tone in his press conference yesterday? did that catch them by surprise at all? >> reporter: well, i think the white house democrats were a little surprised by the backlash but, as you point out, this budget proposal is essentially what the president proposed l
cliff, rather, and if they don't, it could harm consumer can ha confidence and in turn businesses like this one in pennsylvania. but, chris, also expect republicans to sort of lob a counterpunch today. i expect them to sort of highlight a business nearby that could be harmed if taxes do go up on those making $250,000 or more because, of course, that is for some small businesses their budget level. chris? >> and one thing, a quick follow-up, did the white house -- do you have any...
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fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do the people's business. lou: did they figure out a way to steer away from that cliff? congressman louis gummer joins us next. rising tension. israeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the latest details and just moments. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] they are a glowing example of what it means to be the best. and at this special time of year, they shine even brighter. come to the winter event and get the mercedes-benz you've always wished for, now for an exceptional price. [ santa ] ho, ho, ho, ho! [ male announcer leasa 2013 glk350 for $399 a month at your local mercedes-benz dealer. ♪ lou: disco cliff negotiations under way at the white house today. a solution to our economic problems easier than people believe. talking with us here tonight about those d
fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do the people's business. lou: did they figure out a way to steer away from that cliff? congressman louis gummer joins us next. rising tension. israeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the latest details and just moments. ♪ ♪ [ male announcer...
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fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, ork together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do the people's business. lou: did they figureut a way to steer away from that cliff? congressman los gummer joins us next. rising tension. israeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the laest details and just moments. [ malannouncer ] it'that time of year again. time for cii price rewind. because your daughter really wants that pink castle thing. and you really don't want to pay more than you have to. only citi price rewind automatically searches for the lowest price. and it finds one, you get refunded the difference. just use your citi card and register your purchase online. have a super sparkly day! ok. [ male announcer ] nowll you need is a magic carriage. citi price rewind. buy now. save later. can i still ship a gift in time christmas? yeah, sure you ca
fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, ork together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do the people's business. lou: did they figureut a way to steer away from that cliff? congressman los gummer joins us next. rising tension. israeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the laest details and just moments. [ malannouncer ] it'that time...
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fiscal cliff? what fiscal cliff.@ >> our challenge is to make sure that we are able to cooperate together, work together, find some common ground, make some tough compromises, built come -- build some consensus to do the people's business. lou: did they figure out a way to steer away from that cliff? congressman louis gummer joins us next. rising tension. israeli troops are massing has accomplished on the gaza border escalates. the latest details and just moments. ♪ lou: disco cliff negotiations under way at the white ouse today. a solution to our economic problems easier than people believe. talking with us here tonight about those discussions and also his call for a special prosecutor in to benghazi. later, the latest from israel as rocket attacks continued on both sides of the gaza border. a complete update on the rising tensions. in a moneyline tonight, stocks ending the week on a positive note. posting the biggest gains today since election day on optimism that our leaders in washington will
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. >> gregg: which is congress's job. [ laughter ] >> and more important than the fiscal cliff a lot of investment houses are lowering their growth outlook. that is because the owners of small businesses, they are the drivers of the economy. they hire. right now, one out of five cut jobs in the next 12 months. one out of three is cutting capital spending. if there is no jobs we don't have consumer spending that is 70% of g.d.p., so this is really steam rolling. it is frightening. >> gregg: i was reading economists and they say household purchases, wages in salary going down, durable goods decreasing now we have manufacturing coming out on monday as well as jobs report on thursday or friday? >> yeah, the jobs report is expected to be very dismal, about 75,000 net jobs. some of that is because of sandy, but housing market is rebuilding, it's recovering. that makes people feel more wealthy. this retail season is going to be very critical. it's going to tell us a lot. stocks could go up on that. we have some tail winds but right now there is a lot of question marks. >> gregg: brenda, we'll
. >> gregg: which is congress's job. [ laughter ] >> and more important than the fiscal cliff a lot of investment houses are lowering their growth outlook. that is because the owners of small businesses, they are the drivers of the economy. they hire. right now, one out of five cut jobs in the next 12 months. one out of three is cutting capital spending. if there is no jobs we don't have consumer spending that is 70% of g.d.p., so this is really steam rolling. it is frightening....
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rates as one way to help avoid the fiscal cliff. the roundtable reversed its opposition to that citing its fear of falling off the cliff. its letter was signed by 168 ceos. the national federation of independent business which represents 350,000 small companies went ballistic. >> taking from peter to pay paul. you're ignoring one huge segment of the economy, the small, to mid-size business sethment which is about 37% of netbusiness income, employees over half the private sector workforce saying the corporate side is more more important. >> but the roundtable is also demanding spending cuts including in entitlements as part of any fiscal deal. it is also telling small business owners, basically what is good for corporate is good for you. it says the typical big multinational company buys from 6,000 small vendors. the roundtable says that falling off the cliff will harm all businesses, everybody and that to reach a compromise, quote, we will all need to give a little. david and liz. liz: battling against. now they're fighting each oth
rates as one way to help avoid the fiscal cliff. the roundtable reversed its opposition to that citing its fear of falling off the cliff. its letter was signed by 168 ceos. the national federation of independent business which represents 350,000 small companies went ballistic. >> taking from peter to pay paul. you're ignoring one huge segment of the economy, the small, to mid-size business sethment which is about 37% of netbusiness income, employees over half the private sector workforce...
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. >> brenda: cavuto on business. >> david: ready to go fiscal cliff diving? apparently a lot of businesses and shoppers are already afraid of the fall. i'm charles payne in for neil cavuto. with the holiday shopping season underway a lot of consumers are saying no way. and more an half sing the uncertainty around the fiscal cliff will impact their spending and job creators are cutting back on spending and a bad deal for the economy? well, let's ask. ben stein, dagen mcdowell, charlie gasperino and gary k. want to start with you. bad deal for all of us? >> of course, look, business investment was already down last quarter over 1%, and the word uncertainty just pervades the air and its business, its consumer, how about philanthropic organizations don't no what kind of write-offs for charity and the worst the outcome is probably going to be more, and taxes are going to go up and of course there will be no spending cuts. >> and ben, it does sound ominous, even if you're not someone who reads the wall street journal, the fiscal cliff, fiscal cliff, it could be the
. >> brenda: cavuto on business. >> david: ready to go fiscal cliff diving? apparently a lot of businesses and shoppers are already afraid of the fall. i'm charles payne in for neil cavuto. with the holiday shopping season underway a lot of consumers are saying no way. and more an half sing the uncertainty around the fiscal cliff will impact their spending and job creators are cutting back on spending and a bad deal for the economy? well, let's ask. ben stein, dagen mcdowell,...
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meanwhile, the republicans and democrats are duking it out over the fiscal cliff. small businesses are suffering from the big uncertainty, sitting on the sidelines. with more on this, michael whalen, president and ceo of heart of america group. thank you for coming on the show. how worried are you about this fiscal cliff? >> well, i just had a great pleasure of spending a multi our meeting yesterday with multiple outside accountants as they went through various spreadsheets showing step by step of how the fiscal cliff is going to let hit hard at america. we will create jobs right now, and all i can tell you is, it don't look pretty. gerri: how severe will it be? will you actually have to get rid of staff? does it just to lay your expansion plans? >> it diverts your attention. it certainly is going to divert money resources. clearly. and next week i have two more fun meetings, one that will take a bunch of time on the state tax planning because they now believe that they should have 45 percent of everything else by create in my life and we will waste a bunch of time
meanwhile, the republicans and democrats are duking it out over the fiscal cliff. small businesses are suffering from the big uncertainty, sitting on the sidelines. with more on this, michael whalen, president and ceo of heart of america group. thank you for coming on the show. how worried are you about this fiscal cliff? >> well, i just had a great pleasure of spending a multi our meeting yesterday with multiple outside accountants as they went through various spreadsheets showing step...
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one way or another, that's about all i hear on this fiscal cliff business, and you know what? what about spending cuts which is the true source of the deficit problem along with anemic economic growth. and here's one. we just got confirmation that the latest fiscal numbers from the treasury department show the federal government ran up more red ink in october than it did the year before, and guess what? spending went up double digits from the year before. what a surprise. but the white house got one thing right today. it released a study showing that a massive year-end tax hike would kill consumer spending by $200 billion, right. so let's not raise taxes. and in addition to all of this, the joint chiefs of staff is apparently drawing up plans to keep 10,000 u.s. troops in afghanistan past the 2014 deadline. this break a president obama promise, but some promises are made to be broken, and i think this is probably a good move. but first up congress back at work tonight after the holiday recess with now just 35 days to go. are we any closer to a tax and fiscal cliff fix? cnbc's
one way or another, that's about all i hear on this fiscal cliff business, and you know what? what about spending cuts which is the true source of the deficit problem along with anemic economic growth. and here's one. we just got confirmation that the latest fiscal numbers from the treasury department show the federal government ran up more red ink in october than it did the year before, and guess what? spending went up double digits from the year before. what a surprise. but the white house...
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senators will be busy work on a plan to hopefully avoid the "fiscal cliff" today. but house gop leaders say they will not return to washington unless the senate passes a bill. with no deal on the horizon a new poll finds the gop gets the biggest share of the blame for the big stalemate. >> both sides have a problem with the american people and it's why congress has 11% job approval rating. >> even starbucks is getting itchy for an agreement. its employees are now writing "come together" on coffee cups sold in its d.c. stores to encourage compromise. hopefully they will get something done. >>> hawaii's lieutenant governor brian maass will brian schotts will take the place of deceased senator daniel inouye. he wanted a woman to replace him, and she made it to the final round of consideration but didn't win the nomination. >>> former president george h.w. bush is in intensive care with fever and cough. he was admitted more than a month ago with bronchitis. he was moved to the icu sunday. a family spokesman says the 88- year-old is alert joking with doctors but had yet
senators will be busy work on a plan to hopefully avoid the "fiscal cliff" today. but house gop leaders say they will not return to washington unless the senate passes a bill. with no deal on the horizon a new poll finds the gop gets the biggest share of the blame for the big stalemate. >> both sides have a problem with the american people and it's why congress has 11% job approval rating. >> even starbucks is getting itchy for an agreement. its employees are now writing...
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with less than five days to go before falls right off the fiscal cliff. the senate back in session today and it's the first time the senate or house has met for business between christmas and new year's in more than four decades. president obama cut his hawaii trip short arriving in washington early today. for now, the house of representatives is not in session but we've learned those lawmakers are set to return this weekend. today the senate majority leader, harry reid, says we've just about run out of time. >> if we go over the cliff, and that's where we're headed, mr. president, the house of representatives as we speak with four days left after today before the first of the year, aren't here with the speaker having told them they'll give them 48 hours notice. i can't imagine their consciences, out wherever they are around the country and we're here trying to get something done. >> we're awaiting reaction from the senate minority leader, mitch mcconnell. when that happens we'll go live to the senate floor but a spokesman for john boehner says senator re
with less than five days to go before falls right off the fiscal cliff. the senate back in session today and it's the first time the senate or house has met for business between christmas and new year's in more than four decades. president obama cut his hawaii trip short arriving in washington early today. for now, the house of representatives is not in session but we've learned those lawmakers are set to return this weekend. today the senate majority leader, harry reid, says we've just about...
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business down with president obama to discuss the fiscal cliff. i keep thinking if we got 10 business people in a room we could solve this thing. >> and he has 12 business people in the room. american express, dow chemical, general electric, all different perspectives you got, but some people are pointing out some of the absentee, wall street in particular. essentially saying to continue conversations with wall street executives. especially when it comes to the fiscal cliff, spoke to a few of them on the way in, no concrete answers on what they hope to address with the president. half the participants involved in some way whether it is the child's counsel for a number of different months, while the meeting is underway hopefully see these guys within the next hour or so. a pretty big day, the president giving a news conference opening oup a bit commission encouraged by some of the news that came out of the news conference specifically willing to look at tax reform, a serious look at entitlement and perhaps even discretionary spending cuts. that is
business down with president obama to discuss the fiscal cliff. i keep thinking if we got 10 business people in a room we could solve this thing. >> and he has 12 business people in the room. american express, dow chemical, general electric, all different perspectives you got, but some people are pointing out some of the absentee, wall street in particular. essentially saying to continue conversations with wall street executives. especially when it comes to the fiscal cliff, spoke to a...
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melissa: i don't even think resolving the fiscal cliff would make that much of a difference because businesses still face uncertainty scare them of making decisions. first it was about obamacare, and they were so upset and didn't want to spend any money. and then the election, they still didn't want to do anything. resolving the fiscal cliff will not make them feel any better because the resolution will be higher taxes. >> absolutely. and that is where businesses throw out, chamber of commerce, is ask why they are not doing something, it is uncertainty. they ar paid to manage in uncertainty. there's just a lot of nonsense. the economy is not moving along very well. the discussions will not resolve the fundamental problem from exploding entitlements and mammoth increase in spending imposed on america and now want americans to validate, that is why they are not investing. melissa: it is so true. a timed everybody blamed the weather. unseasonably cold or hot. this all makes me pretty depressed and makes me feel like the economy will not get better anytime soon. >> by reelecting barack obama, he w
melissa: i don't even think resolving the fiscal cliff would make that much of a difference because businesses still face uncertainty scare them of making decisions. first it was about obamacare, and they were so upset and didn't want to spend any money. and then the election, they still didn't want to do anything. resolving the fiscal cliff will not make them feel any better because the resolution will be higher taxes. >> absolutely. and that is where businesses throw out, chamber of...
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how has the impending fiscal cliff affected your business? >> it's interesting. every client meeting i have starts off with what do you think about the fiscal cliff and what is that going to mean to me? should i wait on this decision going forth with my business to purchase something, leverage something, will my tax structure look different. maybe i should wait. >> postpone commitment, postpone decision making. if we do go over the cliff, what would that mean to your business? >> i think over the last number of years, this country has worked so hard to bring confidence back to the marketplace. i think this is the one event that would destroy that confidence that we've built up. if we destroy confidence, i think we're going to have a whole lot of small business owners who will postpone decisions, step on the break, slow things down. this whole concept of let's do no harm to the economy will be shattered. >> nobody likes to see taxes going up. second thing, it's okay if my taxes don't go up but yours do. do small business owners come to you and express their dismay
how has the impending fiscal cliff affected your business? >> it's interesting. every client meeting i have starts off with what do you think about the fiscal cliff and what is that going to mean to me? should i wait on this decision going forth with my business to purchase something, leverage something, will my tax structure look different. maybe i should wait. >> postpone commitment, postpone decision making. if we do go over the cliff, what would that mean to your business?...
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>> it is part of the fiscal cliff. whether it is increases on dividends or investment income, but keep in mind or the weaker parts of the economy has been business investments. why do we want to tax people in investing? that's what we want people to do to create jobs. it is the wrong time toraise taxes on things like capital investment. that's what was your economy. some of the worst tax increases are going to come about because of obamacare. tracy: that medical device taxes one of them. taxing on topline revenue. that is just ridiculous. an industry that is innovating and is making money right w. >> i am just going to pass it on. there is a myth that is going to come out of executive bonuses or something. the reality is that health care industry will passhese tax increases on the consumer and will actually run a health care costs. at the end of the day, that's what drives her budget problem. tracy: speaking of budgeting, this hurricane sandy bill that has come across the table. we get a 600 billion-dollar bill for hur
>> it is part of the fiscal cliff. whether it is increases on dividends or investment income, but keep in mind or the weaker parts of the economy has been business investments. why do we want to tax people in investing? that's what we want people to do to create jobs. it is the wrong time toraise taxes on things like capital investment. that's what was your economy. some of the worst tax increases are going to come about because of obamacare. tracy: that medical device taxes one of them....
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we have been asking you today to give us your input on a fiscal cliff. there are some lawmakers who say going over the cliff may actually be a food thing. do you agree or disagree? alex says go over the cliff. it will be painful but it is the only way for this country to right itself. another viewer says it isn't a good thing but a rushed plan is equally bad. we are between a rock and a hard place. keep the tweets coming. tweet us at @ anhqdc or @ shannon bream. we will read more tweets through the next hour of the show. no doubt there is and will ten to be plenty of finger pointing. it appears the president is coming out ahead on the issue. in a new rasmussen poll, 44% of americans blame congressional republicans for the fiscal mess. that was the highest overall number. our own digital politics editor is here to break down political knowledge with us. good to see you. happy new year. >> happy new year and happy sunday. >> talk about the poll results. gallup and rasmussen and our own fox news polling seems the president comes out as taking the least amou
we have been asking you today to give us your input on a fiscal cliff. there are some lawmakers who say going over the cliff may actually be a food thing. do you agree or disagree? alex says go over the cliff. it will be painful but it is the only way for this country to right itself. another viewer says it isn't a good thing but a rushed plan is equally bad. we are between a rock and a hard place. keep the tweets coming. tweet us at @ anhqdc or @ shannon bream. we will read more tweets through...
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but going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. >> reporter: any real deal-making is the stuff of quiet conversations and meetings. rob neighbors used the language of high-stakes diplomacy to respond to john boehner's complaint >> i thought the conversation was very direct. and as always, i appreciate directness. >> reporter: while the senate majority leader, harry reid, was very blunt about being pessimistic. >> i don't understand his brain, you should ask him. >> reporter: visiting their nation's capitol today, mixed expectations from tourists from georgia and texas >> i hope they get it, more than i did before the election. >> of course i'm nervous, you never know what politicians are going to do. >> reporter: democrats, still lifted by their election success, argued that voters chose higher tax rates for wealthy americans as part of any plan to cut the deficit. and say republicans will have to give in. >> did speaker john boehner get the message? because the message was work together. >> they're not going to openly concede on this point this far out from the deadline, but they
but going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. >> reporter: any real deal-making is the stuff of quiet conversations and meetings. rob neighbors used the language of high-stakes diplomacy to respond to john boehner's complaint >> i thought the conversation was very direct. and as always, i appreciate directness. >> reporter: while the senate majority leader, harry reid, was very blunt about being pessimistic. >> i don't understand his brain, you should ask him....
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meanwhile, week before we fall off the fiscal cliff at the conclusion of this year, lawmakers in washington are reaching out to the people who actually run businesses for help. molly henneberg joins us live from the white house today to tell us about the meeting at casablanca. >> good morning. any president has the bully pulpit and president obama intends to use it more and more, the white house says, to get across his message, his solution on the fiscal cliff. so today he will meet with small business owners here at the white house. tomorrow he will meet with middle class americans. and on friday, he'll make the public case for extending tax cuts on the middle class and raising taxes on families making more than $250,000 when he visits a business in pen opinion. the president's press secretary says on this highly charged issue, quote, public communication is essential. >> some of the lessons that we learned over the last four years have to do with always being mindful of the fact that engaging the public on these sometimes chewy policy debates is important because they care and they have a
meanwhile, week before we fall off the fiscal cliff at the conclusion of this year, lawmakers in washington are reaching out to the people who actually run businesses for help. molly henneberg joins us live from the white house today to tell us about the meeting at casablanca. >> good morning. any president has the bully pulpit and president obama intends to use it more and more, the white house says, to get across his message, his solution on the fiscal cliff. so today he will meet with...
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liz: the countdown to the fiscal cliff 35 days left to reach an agreement or not before a series of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts hit. david: the council of economic advisors released by the tax cuts expire would have effect on the consumer spending. the member of the cabinet, alan krueger. thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. david: they came out with a report of how much revenue to collect if in fact all the tax increases took place. they come up with a figure of $82 billion per year. only 8% of the trillion dollars deficit why risk slowing down the economy, which a lot of people say might happen if you increase taxes why slow the economy for such a collectively small amount of money? >> first thought don't think it is a small amount of money. we need a balanced approach. david: uribe 2% of the deficit unfunded if you do that. >> to look at the president's budget, what he proposes is raising $1.6 trillion proposing spending cuts as well, combination of which would put us on a sustainable path in the economy in the long run. what we should avoid doing is having gridlo
liz: the countdown to the fiscal cliff 35 days left to reach an agreement or not before a series of automatic tax hikes and spending cuts hit. david: the council of economic advisors released by the tax cuts expire would have effect on the consumer spending. the member of the cabinet, alan krueger. thank you for coming in. >> thank you for having me. david: they came out with a report of how much revenue to collect if in fact all the tax increases took place. they come up with a figure of...
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they feel that owners are fearing the worst when it comes to congress and the fiscal cliff. with more on the president's business policies, expert carol roth. i'm glad you're with us. i actually had the pleasure of interviewing the nfib chief economist. he said that you would've thought that confidence was down because of hurricane sandy, but it wasn't. it was because of the election. people fear the future. these are our job creators to absolutely. they are paralyzed. >> they are not sure what to expect. the longerwe go on with fiscal cliff nonsense, and then we have obamacare, which then a lot of them will have to endure in some way shape or form, everybody is very concerned about that. in the face of uncertainty, the choices do notng. it is very difficult to play a game if you don't where thh rules are. the small business community is kind of sitting on the sidelines awaiting, and that's not what we want from the job creators were country. >> it's interesting because we saw cap tech spending for big companies come to a screeching halt. we are starting to see it with sml b
they feel that owners are fearing the worst when it comes to congress and the fiscal cliff. with more on the president's business policies, expert carol roth. i'm glad you're with us. i actually had the pleasure of interviewing the nfib chief economist. he said that you would've thought that confidence was down because of hurricane sandy, but it wasn't. it was because of the election. people fear the future. these are our job creators to absolutely. they are paralyzed. >> they are not...
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but going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. and i'm here seriously trying to resolve it. and i would hope the white house would get serious as well. paul. [ inaudible question ] meeting with secretary geithner or your phone call with president obama last night. could you tell us something about that phone call? >> well, we had a very nice conversation last night. it was direct. and straight forward. but this assessment i give you today would be a product of both of those conversations. >> how much would you be open to the idea of discretionary spending cuts as part of a down payment to get to a longer-range solution on entitlements and tax reform? >> there are a lot of options on the table, including that one. >> mr. speaker, before the election, you were asked whether if it obama won taxes would have to go up. and you sounded like you opposed that. now you're acknowledging that they will. >> the day after the election, i came here and made it clear that republicans would put revenue on the table. as a way to begin to move the process to get this resolved. >> right. so my
but going over the fiscal cliff is serious business. and i'm here seriously trying to resolve it. and i would hope the white house would get serious as well. paul. [ inaudible question ] meeting with secretary geithner or your phone call with president obama last night. could you tell us something about that phone call? >> well, we had a very nice conversation last night. it was direct. and straight forward. but this assessment i give you today would be a product of both of those...
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hey, at least somebody's having a laugh out there about this fiscal cliff business. >>> all right. they're going to do it again. anderson cooper and comedienne kathy griffin, teaming up to usher in the new year from times square. let's say thing got weird last night on "the situation room" when the two were promoting their new year's eve special. look at this. >> somebody tells me, and i'm not sure this is true, somebody tells me that you're obsessed with wolf blitzer. and yet every year it's me talking to you guys because i'm doing blitzer's show. i'm wondering, is that -- do you take it personally, do you think there's something to this? >> i have -- >> i think wolf is wise to stay away from kathy griffin because i once -- i don't know if you know this story, cathy -- candy. i lent -- kathy griffin one asked to come to my house in long island. and like a nice guy, i sent her a key because she wanted to go there a day in advance. and that night -- >> to clean up the place. >> no, first of all -- she arrived, she was terribly disappointed. i think she thought it would be like a hou
hey, at least somebody's having a laugh out there about this fiscal cliff business. >>> all right. they're going to do it again. anderson cooper and comedienne kathy griffin, teaming up to usher in the new year from times square. let's say thing got weird last night on "the situation room" when the two were promoting their new year's eve special. look at this. >> somebody tells me, and i'm not sure this is true, somebody tells me that you're obsessed with wolf blitzer....
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. >> susie: and house speaker boehner accuses president obama of wasting another week in the fiscal cliff negotiations. >> tom: that and more tonight on
. >> susie: and house speaker boehner accuses president obama of wasting another week in the fiscal cliff negotiations. >> tom: that and more tonight on
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cliff business. with just five days until the combination of automatic tax increases and spending cuts that could send the economy back into recession, mr. obama wants congress to take the lead in getting the job done. the senate convenes later today and senate majority leader harry reid told members to be prepared to address fiscal cliff issues through the weekend. reid is working on his own plan to get lawmakers to come together before the end of the year deadline. that plan would likely include letting the bush tax cuts expire for households making more than $250,000 a year and short term spending cuts instead of the massive long-term cuts that would happen if there is no deal. after our wednesday conference call, house republican leaders issued a statement saying they were waiting for the democratic controlled senate. the house will take this action on whatever the senate can pass they said but the senate first must act. in a sign of public frustration over the lack of a deal the coffee giant sta
cliff business. with just five days until the combination of automatic tax increases and spending cuts that could send the economy back into recession, mr. obama wants congress to take the lead in getting the job done. the senate convenes later today and senate majority leader harry reid told members to be prepared to address fiscal cliff issues through the weekend. reid is working on his own plan to get lawmakers to come together before the end of the year deadline. that plan would likely...
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will this doubling down derail a deal on the fiscal cliff? >> plus a salary that is as good as gold. one montana lawmaker is demanding to get paid in gold coins. he is here to explain why in a fox business exclusive. >>> screw market prices. one gas station charges $3 more. $3 more per gallon than his nearby competitors. and it is is making a killing. the strategy is far more widespread than you might think. we have details on that coming up. even when they say it's not, it is always about money. melissa: all right. first the day's market headlines. a bad day for stocks just keeps getting worse. a news conference by president obama only amplified fears about the fiscal cliff and down to a 4-month low down 185 points. banks of america led the slide, closing down more than 3 1/2%. one bright spot, cisco shares surged 5% on an earnings beat. >>> now to our top story, president obama may be a betting man because he is trying to double down on how much tax revenue will be raised as part of the fiscal cliff deal. after meeting with business leaders
will this doubling down derail a deal on the fiscal cliff? >> plus a salary that is as good as gold. one montana lawmaker is demanding to get paid in gold coins. he is here to explain why in a fox business exclusive. >>> screw market prices. one gas station charges $3 more. $3 more per gallon than his nearby competitors. and it is is making a killing. the strategy is far more widespread than you might think. we have details on that coming up. even when they say it's not, it is...
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gregg: we are just five days away from the fiscal cliff deadline, and with massive tax hikes and spending cuts set to kick in january 1, a growing number of lawmakers are now saying they are skeptical about reaching a deal at all. especially when the main sticking point remains whether to increase tax rates for top earners. so if washington cannot make a deal, what does it mean for you and i? ordinary taxpayers? molly henneberg is live in washington. >> reporter: hi, gregg, i have an answer for you, taxes will be going up for almost everyone if we go over the cliff, and it likely will take a toll on an already-stretched family budget. let's look at these numbers from the tax policy center. for those whose taxes do go up, this is the average tax hit families will take on top of what they already pay in taxes. below $10,000 they'll pay an average of about $300 more. look down the chart a bit. those who make between 40 and 50,000, they'll have to pay an extra $1700. looking at the next set of numbers for wage earners, $50-$75,000, they'll have to find an extra $2300 to send to washington, an
gregg: we are just five days away from the fiscal cliff deadline, and with massive tax hikes and spending cuts set to kick in january 1, a growing number of lawmakers are now saying they are skeptical about reaching a deal at all. especially when the main sticking point remains whether to increase tax rates for top earners. so if washington cannot make a deal, what does it mean for you and i? ordinary taxpayers? molly henneberg is live in washington. >> reporter: hi, gregg, i have an...